Comments

"On the school website, it states: We take pride in specializing in the education of boys and preparing them for the world, as we have for over 180 years. Our mantra is 'Boys first' because, in everything we do, we first ask ourselves the question 'What is best for the boys?'"

"Pupils told us that they liked being boarders and enjoyed the company of their friends. They spoke about the range of activities which were available and the different things they could do on the school campus. The new astroturf pitch was frequently mentioned as a positive development."

"The new astro turf area, with floodlights, was proving to be very popular with boys as this enabled them to access a range of sports in all weathers."

"The Board had reflected on their role and responsibilities and had been proactive in determining the vision for the school. This has been strengthened by new appointments which have strengthened the breadth of expertise within the group. The Board has been proactive and involved in the journey the school needed to embark upon and had engaged with other agencies and professionals which had increased the understanding of current thinking about the welfare and protection of children."

"The new Governor Child Protection and Compliance Committee was a positive development. Careful consideration of the make up of the committee should ensure that it contains a breadth of knowledge and skill and we will assess the impact of this at the next inspection."

Nigel Parry, Research Hub Editor